Stella Maris Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Silverdale, Auckland 0944 · Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Area
#26 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#34 of 1,559 nationally
About Stella Maris Primary School
Stella Maris Primary School is a state integrated contributing located in Silverdale, in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 392 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 87.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 26th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (93th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (78th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 5.9%; pacific students 1.5%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Silverdale; Stella Maris Primary School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)380
- Roll size (10%)392
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)17.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Stella Maris Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 380
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 392
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 17.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 5.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Stella Maris Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Stella Maris Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Silverdale School
Silverdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
644 students · 876 m away
KingsWay School
Red Beach · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
2,086 students · 1.0 km away
Meraki Montessori School
Silverdale · Private full primary · Years 1–8
52 students · 1.9 km away
Red Beach School
Red Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
486 students · 2.2 km away
Ahutoetoe School
Wainui · State contributing · Years 1–6
325 students · 2.2 km away
Orewa College
Orewa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
2,285 students · 2.7 km away
Orewa Primary School
Orewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
393 students · 3.1 km away
Nukumea Primary School - Te Kura Tuatahi O Nukumea
Auckland · State contributing · Years 1–6
92 students · 3.9 km away
Orewa Beach School
Orewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
414 students · 3.9 km away
Stanmore Bay School
Whangaparaoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
514 students · 4.6 km away
Similar schools
State integrated contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport)
Devonport · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
51 students
Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay)
Herne Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
124 students
St Mark's School (Pakuranga)
Pakuranga · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
209 students
Elim Christian College Henderson
Henderson · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
155 students
Jireh Christian School
Avondale · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
294 students
Good Shepherd School (Balmoral)
Balmoral · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
195 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Stella Maris Primary School a good school?
Stella Maris Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 87.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #26 of 390 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Stella Maris Primary School rank in Auckland?
Stella Maris Primary School ranks #26 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #34 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Stella Maris Primary School?
Stella Maris Primary School had 392 students in 2026, a change of +17% over five years.
Is Stella Maris Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Stella Maris Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Stella Maris Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Stella Maris Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.